EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious Poultry meat and poultry meat products
salmonella enteritidis ed infantis in cosce pollo congelate/Salmonella Enteritidis and Salmonella Infantis in frozen chicken thighs
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8590
Summary
Italian authorities have issued a safety alert for frozen chicken thighs imported from Romania due to the presence of Salmonella Enteritidis and Salmonella Infantis, which exceed permissible levels. This poses a serious risk as these pathogens can cause foodborne illness.
A RASFF notification means that a risk was identified and shared between national authorities. It does not necessarily mean the product was sold in every country — check the distribution list and the measures taken.
Product
cosce di pollo congelate // frozen chicken thighs
- Category
- Poultry meat and poultry meat products
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Alert notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- Salmonella infantis - pathogenic micro-organisms — result: presente /25g (max. permitted: assenza /25g)
- Salmonella Enteritidis - pathogenic micro-organisms — result: presenza /25g (max. permitted: assenza /25g)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: No distribution from notifying country
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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